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North Bay Village approves 'Blue Square' decals and anti‑hate outreach program
Summary
Commissioners unanimously approved placing Blue Square Alliance decals on village vehicles, distributing lapel pins and pursuing a grant and passive park/art project to promote anti‑hate messaging and trainings in schools and the community.
The North Bay Village Commission unanimously approved a proposal to place Blue Square Alliance decals on village vehicles, distribute lapel pins and stickers to residents, and pursue grant funding for a small public art or passive park installation as part of a broader "against hate" initiative.
Commissioner (speaker 2), who attended an antisemitism summit, introduced the item and said the Blue Square Alliance permits public use of its logo. “Anyone can use and can use the Blue Square Alliance logo,” the commissioner said. The proposal included ordering 200 two‑inch decals for village vehicles and distributing pins to residents through the village office.
Commissioners voiced support for expanding the initiative into school trainings, coordinated police outreach, and an artist‑led public work that could serve as a contemplative space for residents. The commission approved the motion without recorded opposition and asked staff to coordinate with the police, schools and community engagement staff to pursue grant opportunities and an implementation plan.
What happens next: Staff will order decals and pins as proposed; the community engagement director will help organize outreach and a small ad‑hoc team is expected to incorporate community input for any future art or park proposal tied to grant funding.
